Savor the Delicious Flavors of Filipino Arroz Valenciana Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp of rich olive oil
• A finely chopped onion
• A couple of cloves of garlic
• 2 tsp of fragrant paprika
• A mix of succulent chicken legs, thighs, and wings weighing around 2 ¼ pounds
• 1 ½ cups of fresh sweet peas
• A can of flavorful olives, about 7 ounces
• A pair of spicy Spanish semi-cured sausage links known as chorizo de bilbao, to your liking
• Season with a sprinkle of salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 juicy tomatoes, diced
• 1 cup of refreshing water
• 2 cups of glutinous sweet rice, also called malagkit
• A can of creamy coconut milk, around 14 ounces
• A vibrant red bell pepper, sliced lengthwise
• 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced lengthwise

Step 1

Begin by warming up some olive oil in a skillet on medium-high heat. Let the diced onion and minced garlic sizzle in the skillet until the onion turns see-through, which usually takes about 5 minutes. Sprinkle in a generous amount of paprika and give everything a good mix. Toss in the chicken pieces, sweet peas, olives, chorizo, along with a pinch of salt and a twist of pepper, making sure to blend all the flavors together harmoniously. Cover the skillet and let the aromas mingle for another 5 minutes. Next, introduce the vibrant tomatoes into the mix and let them simmer until their juices are released, enhancing the dish for about 5 minutes. Pour in some water and let it gently simmer until it slightly reduces, usually another 5 minutes. Now it's time to add in the sweet rice, ensuring it gets coated in all the delicious flavors. Cover the skillet again and let the ingredients meld for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 2

To elevate the dish further, pour in some creamy coconut milk and allow it to come to a gentle boil, reducing slightly for about 5 minutes. Introduce the diced red bell pepper into the mix. Cover the skillet once more and cook until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through, approximately 10 more minutes. To ensure the chicken is perfectly done, an instant-read thermometer should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) when inserted near the bone. Finally, garnish your flavorful creation with slices of hard-boiled eggs before serving.